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TN SB2585
TN SB2585AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 33; Title 36; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to therapists.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, changes references to marital and family therapists to marriage and family therapists throughout the code, and makes other changes relative to marriage and family therapists. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 33; Title 36; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill makes a technical correction by changing the term "marital and family therapist" to "marriage and family therapist" throughout various sections of Tennessee law, including those related to state government organization, public health, and professional licensing. This amendment aims to standardize the terminology used to refer to these licensed professionals across different statutes, ensuring consistency in legal references and official documents. The changes are effective on specific dates in 2026 and 2027, depending on the section of the law being amended.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026, 01/01/2027 (on 05/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2585&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0737.pdf | 05/05/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2585 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0582.pdf | 03/04/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0582 (14241) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1989.pdf | 03/04/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1909 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1909.pdf | 02/25/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2585.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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